Hey I am going to put some speakers in the side panel of my boat but I am a little apprehensive about just cutting holes in the vinyl and if that will cause them to keep tearing. Has anyone done this? any tips or positive reinforcement would be appreciated lol.

The old SANs had speakers done like this I think, the one I saw basically cut into the seat, mounted the speakers and cleaned up the vinyl with piping and mesh over the hole. Im assuming its just how they used to do it? I didnt like it.